LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Brooklyn Oldtimers Foundation,
Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Reunion and paying tribute
to the 2014 honorees

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Brooklyn Oldtimers Foundation, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its
Annual Reunion and paying tribute to the 2014 honorees; this momentous
occasion will be celebrated on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at St. Philip's
Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, This year's outstanding honorees include: Joan Johnson, life-
long supporter of the Brooklyn Oldtimers Foundation, Inc.; Jan Parker,
vocalist, entertainer and community activist; Liam A. Leguerre, BOF
Alumni; and John A. Alexander, BOF Board Member; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Oldtimers Foundation, Inc. (BOF) is a non-profit
organization that awards scholarship opportunities to college bound high
school students from participating Central Brooklyn High Schools; and
WHEREAS, BOF had its beginnings in June of 1972 when five Carlton YMCA
friends, who had participated in sportsmanship activities together, felt
the need to renew their fellowship with other friends and to encourage
education through scholarship; these young men were Kenneth Gibbons,
Alonzo (Lonnie) Bing, Edgar (Ned) Williams, Robert King and Wilbur
Clarke; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, BOF held its first reunion at Bedford-Stuyvesant
Restoration, and 1977 marked the initial scholarship award to a graduate
of Boys and Girls High School in memory of one of its founding members,
Ned Williams; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Brooklyn Oldtimers Club, Inc. has awarded 143
scholarships; this remarkable achievement has been realized through a
combination of the vision, foundation and dedication of its founding
members, the continuation of that dedication by new members as they
enter the organization, as well as through the loyal and faithful
supporters over the past 42 years who continue to believe in its
mission; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of James N. Tempro, the Brooklyn
Oldtimers Foundation, Inc. has been instrumental in assisting high
school seniors within its home community of Central Brooklyn, to initi-
ate and continue college studies; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Brooklyn Oldtimers Foundation, Inc. upon the occasion of
hosting its Annual Reunion and to pay tribute to the 2014 honorees; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James N. Tempro, President of the Brooklyn Oldtimers Founda-
tion, Inc. and to the aforementioned honorees.